- Alma Moreno frowns on fellow UNA bet’s controversial remark
- While also against same-sex marriage, she says personal beliefs cannot be used to insult others
- She says many LGBTs are productive members of society, deserve to be respected
MANILA, Philippines – While she’s also against same-sex marriage, United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) senatorial bet Parañaque Councilor Alma Moreno aired her disapproval of fellow bet Manny Pacquiao’s controversial remarks describing same-sex couples as worse than animals.
“I respect Congressman Manny Pacquiao especially because of all the honor he has brought for our country. I know he is a good person and a Christian but, pardon me, I will have to disagree to what he said that those in same-sex relationships are worse than animals,” she told Rappler.
Explaining that it is wrong for a person to insult others based on his personal beliefs, Moreno said LGBTs deserve to be respected because of their contributions to the country.
“We are accountable only for our own actions. I know a lot of gay people who are very decent, who pay the right taxes, and have made huge contributions to different sectors like business, the academe, and even in politics. So I think, at the very least, they deserve our respect,” she said.
Moreno added that while she will continue to abide by the teachings of the Catholic Church as a devout follower, she says faith is personal and shouldn’t have to be imposed on other people who have different beliefs than her.
“Being Catholic is a continuing decision, so I will stand by what my church is teaching. Faith is very personal and I cannot interfere with that. I don’t impose my faith on others, because I am not the Pope or a priest and not every Filipino is a Christian or Catholic,” she said.
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